My Favorite Birthday Present

19 Years ago today, on my 28th birthday, I was blessed with best present a mom could ever ask for. I know what you're thinking, those numbers can't possibly be right ;) But alas, they surely are. Where does the time go? How did this cute little bundle of joy go from this:

to this:??

When he started talking he couldn't say his name. He called himself Tooey. One day I tried to help him pronounce it. I said Ca Ca Ca Corey....he said Ca Ca Ca Tooey! His sisters still call him that.

He has always been a tender heart. He was rarely in trouble because he didn't like having anyone mad at him. I know he cares very deeply.

He is not a risk taker. How grateful am I for that when he got a motorcycle?! When he was a sophomore in highschool I took him to get registered. We were a week late so there weren't any other kids there. As we were walking around the school to find his classes we came to a gate coming down from the ceiling. I started to go under it as it was still about 2 feet off the ground. He got really upset with me and told me I couldn't do that. I assured him it was okay because there wasn't anyone there to get mad at me, and obviously the gate wasn't supposed to be down. It took me a while to talk him in to coming under with me. I'm such a rebel! I'm glad he's not. :)

He has many talents. He has a lot of natural ability when it comes to sports, especially anything that requires him to run.....fast. However, he is more interested in the Arts. His writing amazes me. He also plays the guitar and sings (what girl doesn't love that??). He is smart and funny.

He is very sarcastic. You don't have to be around him long to figure that out and he can get a room laughing very easily. He is an animated story teller. It's as much fun watching him tell a story as it is listening. He is every passionate.

He has been a real blessing in my life. I can't believe he is all grown up. I will love him forever.

And best of all....I know he will never forget my birthday. :) Happy Birthday Corey!